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Mainstage

  • Myth & Memory

    Apr 18, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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    $20.00-$85.00

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  • Tchaikovsky’s Fate

    May 02, 2026 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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  • The Journey Begins

    Sep 20, 2025 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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    $20.00-$85.00

  • Jurassic Park: Film with Live Orchestra

    Oct 18, 2025 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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    $30.00-$95.00

  • Light Emerges

    Nov 08, 2025 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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    $20.00-$85.00

  • ‘Tis the Season

    Dec 13, 2025 Saturday – 7:30 pm

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  • Monomyth: The Hero’s Journey

    Jan 17, 2026 Saturday – 3:00 pm

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  • Valentine’s Day with the HPO and Dwayne Gretzky

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  • In the Community

  • Intimate & Immersive: Earth Songs

    Apr 08, 2026 Wednesday – 7:30 pm

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  • Inside the Orchestra: Brahms

    Apr 17, 2026 Friday – 7:30 pm

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  • HPYO Spring Concert

    May 30, 2026 Saturday – 4:00 pm

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    • News April 2, 2026

      Live orchestra, contemporary compositions, chorists and immersive visuals converge in an atmospheric journey at The Cotton Factory 

      HAMILTON, ON, MARCH 30, 2026 — The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) heads back to The Cotton Factory on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. for this season’s installation of our Intimate &a…

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    • News March 16, 2026

      Join HPO’s Board of Directors! 

      About the HPO  The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) is a dynamic organization that has contributed to shaping the region’s arts and culture landscape for more than 140 years with a m…

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    • News March 12, 2026

      Students from across Hamilton discover the remarkable history of Ojibwe horses at Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Education Concert 

      HAMILTON, ON, March 4, 2026 — The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) welcomes elementary and secondary students to FirstOntario Concert Hall on Tuesday, March 24 for this season’s ed…

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    • News March 3, 2026

      The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes the Spring with spirited dance-inspired masterpieces featuring Canadian violinist Susanne Hou  

      HAMILTON, ON, March 3, 2026 — On Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30PM, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) presents a magical evening of dance-inspired music led by HPO Music Direct…

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    • News February 5, 2026

      Let the music take you back with Dwayne Gretzky and the HPO this Valentine’s Day 

      HAMILTON, ON, February 2, 2026 — Nothing takes you back to the good old days like the music you grew up with. This Valentine’s Day at FirstOntario Concert Hall, the Hamilton Philha…

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  • Join us on stage a Cocktail Tasting🍸🎶 with @barebonesbartending featuring drinks inspired by Brahm’s Symphony No. 3. 

Make it a full night and start with Inside The Orchestra, an intimate rehearsal experience where you can sit next to the HPO musicians🎶

Limited spots available, get your tickets today via the link in our bio🤍

    Join us on stage a Cocktail Tasting🍸🎶 with @barebonesbartending featuring drinks inspired by Brahm’s Symphony No. 3. Make it a full night and start with Inside The Orchestra, an intimate rehearsal experience where you can sit next to the HPO musicians🎶 Limited spots available, get your tickets today via the link in our bio🤍

  • Join your HPO for events across our community celebrating the life, music and influence of composers Beethoven and Brahms! This year the HPO will take you around Hamilton with talks and performances highlighting composers Beethoven and Brahms and how their artistic impacts helped shape the musical landscape.

EVENTS:
🎶 Beethoven & Brahms Community Recital: (Saturday, April 11, 2026)
⏰️ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 
📍 St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, ON 

🎬️ Screening of Immortal Beloved: (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)
⏰️ 7:00 PM 
📍 The Westdale, 1014 King St W, Hamilton ON

✨️ Community Presentation - Beethoven and Brahms: (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) 
⏰️ 7:00 PM 
📍 St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, ON

🎻 Inside The Orchestra: Brahms & Cocktail Tasting (Friday, April 17, 2026)
⏰️ 7:30 PM for Inside the Orchestra 9:00 PM for Cocktail Tasting
📍 FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton ON

🎶 Myth & Memory: (Saturday, April 18, 2026)
⏰️ 7:30 PM 
📍 FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton ON

Learn more at the link in our bio!

    Join your HPO for events across our community celebrating the life, music and influence of composers Beethoven and Brahms! This year the HPO will take you around Hamilton with talks and performances highlighting composers Beethoven and Brahms and how their artistic impacts helped shape the musical landscape. EVENTS: 🎶 Beethoven & Brahms Community Recital: (Saturday, April 11, 2026) ⏰️ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, ON 🎬️ Screening of Immortal Beloved: (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) ⏰️ 7:00 PM 📍 The Westdale, 1014 King St W, Hamilton ON ✨️ Community Presentation - Beethoven and Brahms: (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) ⏰️ 7:00 PM 📍 St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, ON 🎻 Inside The Orchestra: Brahms & Cocktail Tasting (Friday, April 17, 2026) ⏰️ 7:30 PM for Inside the Orchestra 9:00 PM for Cocktail Tasting 📍 FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton ON 🎶 Myth & Memory: (Saturday, April 18, 2026) ⏰️ 7:30 PM 📍 FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton ON Learn more at the link in our bio!

  • Hear our Composer Fellow Joseph Park’s new piece titled “Elegy” at Intimate & Immersive on April 8th! 

Ticket available via the link in our bio🎶

#classicalmusic #composer #orchestra #hamont

    Hear our Composer Fellow Joseph Park’s new piece titled “Elegy” at Intimate & Immersive on April 8th! Ticket available via the link in our bio🎶 #classicalmusic #composer #orchestra #hamont

  • Tune Up! is the HPYO’s annual summer program. It offers young musicians a non-competitive, low-commitment opportunity to gain exposure to orchestral instruments and ensemble playing. 

New this year, we have three programs at different levels, there is a spot for all young musicians to participate and grow. 

Learn more at the link in our bio!

    Tune Up! is the HPYO’s annual summer program. It offers young musicians a non-competitive, low-commitment opportunity to gain exposure to orchestral instruments and ensemble playing. New this year, we have three programs at different levels, there is a spot for all young musicians to participate and grow. Learn more at the link in our bio!

  • 📣ANNOUNCING OUR NEW CONDUCTOR PROGRAMS

We are seeking a Conducting Fellow & Assistant to the Music Director

as well as a Conducting Apprentice

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: April 19th
💲Application Fee: $75
🎶Live Audition Date: May 14th
✨Program Cycle: Sept 2026 - May 2027

To learn more and apply visit the link in our bio!

#conductor #musiceducation #classicalmusic #hamiltonontario #orchestra

    📣ANNOUNCING OUR NEW CONDUCTOR PROGRAMS We are seeking a Conducting Fellow & Assistant to the Music Director as well as a Conducting Apprentice 🗓️ Deadline to Apply: April 19th 💲Application Fee: $75 🎶Live Audition Date: May 14th ✨Program Cycle: Sept 2026 - May 2027 To learn more and apply visit the link in our bio! #conductor #musiceducation #classicalmusic #hamiltonontario #orchestra

  • 📣 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 
The Conducting Fellow will assist Music Director, James Kahane and work closely with orchestra musicians and administrative staff throughout the season, gaining practical experience in rehearsal leadership, score preparation and artistic collaboration and planning.

🗓️ Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 at 5PM
💲 Application Fee: $75.00
🎶 Live audition date: May 14, 2026 
✨️ Program Cycle: September 2026-May 2027 

To learn more on how to apply, please visit the link in our bio!

#conductor #classicalmusic #hamont

    📣 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Conducting Fellow will assist Music Director, James Kahane and work closely with orchestra musicians and administrative staff throughout the season, gaining practical experience in rehearsal leadership, score preparation and artistic collaboration and planning. 🗓️ Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 at 5PM 💲 Application Fee: $75.00 🎶 Live audition date: May 14, 2026 ✨️ Program Cycle: September 2026-May 2027 To learn more on how to apply, please visit the link in our bio! #conductor #classicalmusic #hamont

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